Covid-19: Support for the Self-employed
Debate between Lord Adonis and Earl of Courtown
Lord Adonis (Lab)
My Lords, the scheme for the employed announced last Friday was backdated to 1 March. Could the noble Earl take back to the Treasury the importance of ensuring equivalent backdating for the self-employed?
The Earl of Courtown
My Lords, this question was also raised in the House of Commons when the issue was debated. I know my right honourable friend was listening to the question closely, as am I.
European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 6) Bill
Debate between Lord Adonis and Earl of CourtownFriday 6th September 2019
(5 years, 3 months ago)
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Lord Adonis (Lab)
My Lords, it is not clear which Minister on the Front Bench is responsible for the Bill. Is no Minister taking any interest in these affairs at all? The Minister for Exiting the European Union is notable by his absence in the Chamber now, as indeed he was for a large part of the debate yesterday.
The Earl of Courtown (Con)
My Lords, the Minister for Exiting the European Union is at an important meeting at the moment but will be joining us.